Wellies with good stiff soles?

[BorderReiver]

Any recommendations for wellies with "walking boot" type soles?

Sometimes the ground in "my" woods is covered by a series of lakes and I'm forced into wellies to go bimbling. Trouble is I suffer from painful big toe joints and I need a good stiff soled boot to be comfortable.

 

[w00dsmoke]

Grubs stalker boots is what I use. They have vibram soles. Pricey but well worth the money.

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[grantdan]

What about fishing wellies, im sure iv seen some in tackle shops with linings like 'rigger' boots.
Or a wading style boot with a gore-tex sock? keep your feet dry and warm im sure?

Whats your budget

 

[forestwalker]

I have used the Tretorn Sarek boots for years, and been fairly content. When my last pair died I got a pair of Viking brand (the Trophy model) ones this autumn. They appear to give even better support than the Sareks, and fits better for my feet (there must be a duck somewhere in my ancestry, even if my mother denies everything).

Sarek:

Trophy:

 

[Jaysurfer]

I wear a pair of Dubarry's....
They are quite pricey but hand-made waterproof and breathable leather and designed for shooting, outdoors life etc etc

 

[Celt_Ginger]

Le Chameau make great wellies.

 

[BorderReiver]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have a look round the web and have a look at them.

I used to have a pair of waders for wildfowling which I cut down to use as wellies but a friends dog ate one of them.

 

[Shewie]

Muck Boots are worth a look at, I think they do a couple of strengthened models with reinforced soles. The Humber is one I think.

 

[Chopper]

Muck Boots.10/10

 

[gowersponger]

,hunter, make some good wellies bit pricey though

 

[peaks]

Muck boots really good if you have joint probs/arthritis etc. Got a friend with rheumatoid who swears by them - they are comfortable and warm.

 

[Opal]

Peter Storm Wellies, if you can afford them.

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/mens-shoes/peter-storm-men`-camouflage-wellingtons.asp

 

[para106]

Muck Boots mate! I've a pair of Avon's that I walk the dog in - good Vibram sole & pretty warm as they're neoprene. Use 'em for camping & fishing as well. Have a look on the web as prices vary.

 

[EdS]

have a look in a local fishing shop - i got some muck boot copies for half the price. THe very good with decent sole. More or less now daily wear when at home in the wood.

Or some of the site wellies - have a look at the Dunlop safety wellies.

http://www.arco.co.uk/browse/Footwear/Wellingtons

 

[Rebel]

Muck Boots are worth a look at, I think they do a couple of strengthened models with reinforced soles. The Humber is one I think.

I have this model. The sole is definitely stiff and they are very warm in winter but also good at wicking sweat away. The grip on the sole is good and they are the most comfortable wellie I've put on.

However. . . they are very heavy. I personally wouldn't recommend them for walking for much over an hour unless you don't mind the weight. They also wear out the heels of my socks very quickly. Apart from that they are an excellent boot, the best I've owned.

 

[Rebel]

have a look at the Dunlop safety wellies.

http://www.arco.co.uk/browse/Footwear/Wellingtons

I owned a pair of these. They lasted a long time but they aren't particularly comfortable, the grip on the soles isn't great and mud tends to cling to the soles. They are also cold in winter and hot in summer. However for the price they are a good solid boot but more suited to gardening or construction work than walking IMO. The quality of Muck Boots is far superior but then the price is much higher too.

 

[rhysman]

Im with everyone else MUCK BOOTS are the way ahead, I usually hate wellies and last about 10 minutes before i cant take the pain from feeling evreystone through the bottom, I now live in my muckboots through the winter with no complaints

 

[Miyagi]

Beleive it or not, I've been using the same pair of Dunlop safety Wellies for 20 years. They oulasted every other pair of Hunters etc.

As the sole is almost worn flat now, and offered no grip on the "7 on a beach" jaunt, they'll be getting buried with full honours sometime next week.

I too am looking for a new pair - I can't beleive how good the boots on the Arco site look, it seems Wellie technology has moved on a bit.

 

[Grallocher]

Muck Boot Tay Sports are great for a wider fitting sole, I use these if out in cold and ice for days on end, otherwise its my neoprene Le Chameau's
For comfort and fitting they are second to none, for outlasting a pair of "Dunnies" you previously owned.. well ...jury is out on that one

 

[Nonsuch]

Yes Tay Sport Muck boots are the way to do - the sole is a real walking boot sole, unlike the Avons (I think) which are thinner. I wear mine for rough shooting, wading through heather grouse moors, bogs, deep snow

NS